The Onkyo TX-RZ3100 (top right) AV receiver and Onkyo PR-RZ5100 AV controller are both THX Ultra2 Plus certified and are 11.2-channel capable. They are joined by the Onkyo TX-RZ1100 (top left) 9.2-channel multichannel receiver.
As with the two initial RZ AV receivers (costing £849 and £1049), Onkyo says these new models are more than capable of driving large floorstanding speakers with “breathtaking accuracy and control”. You can also use them to create a Dolby Atmos or DTS:X 3D surround sound system. DTS Neural:X has been incorporated to up-mix lossless multichannel surround formats, such as DTS-HD Master Audio, to emulate additional height effects.
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All three models can handle 4K Ultra HD video with HDR (High Dynamic Range) thanks to HDCP 2.2 compatible HDMI inputs. There's also support for BT.2020 colour, 4:4:4 colour space and 4K/60Hz content.
In addition each model gets Zone 2 pre-outs with an independent HDMI output, as well as Zone 3 pre-outs, while the PR-RZ5100 is also equipped with balanced XLR connectors. The TX-RZ1100 and TX-RZ3100 AV receivers have Zone 2 and 3 powered outputs for driving speakers in other rooms in your home.
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FireConnect wireless technology makes an appearance again, letting you use the new models as part of a multi-room music system. Features such as Google Cast, AirPlay, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Spotify Connect, Tidal and TuneIn radio are included too.
Onkyo has separated the digital circuits from the analogue ones in a bid to minimise interference and has fitted custom-designed low-hum transformers and capacitors for “smooth and instantaneous power”.
The new models will be available from September with prices as follows: TX-RZ1100, £1999; TX-RZ3100, £2499; PR-RZ5100, £2499.
